Kraft Foods

Kraft is voluntarily recalling select varieties of regular Kraft American Singles Pasteurized Prepared Cheese product because a supplier did not store an ingredient used in this product in accordance with Kraft temperature standards. The recall involves 7,691 cases of four varieties on two "Best When Used By" dates of Feb. 20 2015, and Feb. 21 2015. The company is issuing the recall as a precaution because the storage glitch could create conditions that could lead to early spoilage or food borne illness. The affected product was shipped to customers across the United States. The following varieties are being recalled: - 12 oz Kraft American Singles (16 slices); units...

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